Flood Recovery Packet

The following materials were excerpted from The Extension Agent’s Handbook for Emergency Preparation and Response by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.

• Floods

• Preparing for Floods and Flash Floods

• Evacuating

• Returning Home After the Disaster

• Building Dikes to Prevent Minor Surface Flooding

• Food Safety

• Flooded Food Recovery

• Emotional Recovery After Disaster

• Helping Children Cope After a Disaster

• Cleaning up After a Flood: Setting Priorities

• Cleaning Flood-Soiled Pillows and Mattresses

• Cleaning Flood-Soiled Blankets, Quilts, Comforters, Linens

• Flooded Gardens

• Checking Flood-Damaged Buildings

• Restoring Flooded Water Systems

• Disinfecting Wells

• Cleaning and Repairing Flooded Basements

• Finding and Repairing Leaks in Roofs

• Controlling Rodents After Flooding

• Controlling Insects After Floods

• Special Consideration For Agricultural Producers

• Disposing of Animal Carcasses